Bruce Cockburn for sure... and I saw Nash the Slash open for Gary Numan in Providence RI in the early '80s.
I would add Crash Test Dummies and BTO.
I would add Crash Test Dummies and BTO.
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Same as most. Tragically Hip, Triumph, Our Lady Peace.
Honestly, I think that program is awesome. It's very patriotic. Down here in the states we tend to hate our own country for some strange reason. If we were ever to implement a similar program, it would be the opposite. The government would force radio stations to document that they are playing at least a third of material from other countries. Because, of course, we suck.
I'm not sure how I feel about it. On one hand, Canada gets most of our media from the US, so "made in Canada" music doesn't tend to be popular here. On the other hand, because the broadcasters have to have X amount of Canadian content, some "made in Canada" stuff is absolute garbage.
Guess Who
Mahogany Rush
Anne Murray
Terri Clark
Michelle Wright
Oscar Peterson
Neil Young
Mahogany Rush
Anne Murray
Terri Clark
Michelle Wright
Oscar Peterson
Neil Young
I met Chilliwack back in the late 70s in Boston when they were on tour. I worked for the hotel they stayed at. Got a chance to talk to them for a bit. Nice bunch of guys. Still have the t-shirt they gave me for keeping an eye on a few of their guitars in the lobby while they were loading up to leave.
About the only other name on the list that rings an immediate bell for me is Gino Vanelli. (Black Cars)
About the only other name on the list that rings an immediate bell for me is Gino Vanelli. (Black Cars)
Stampeders
Terry Jacks / Poppy Family
Lighthouse
Edward Bear
BTW, travelling in Australia and listening to the car radio, it was clear that there are a lot of Oz-only "hit" artists who have a similar internal affection. I'll bet there's some similar Oz-con rules at work.
Terry Jacks / Poppy Family
Lighthouse
Edward Bear
BTW, travelling in Australia and listening to the car radio, it was clear that there are a lot of Oz-only "hit" artists who have a similar internal affection. I'll bet there's some similar Oz-con rules at work.
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Alain Caron is my favorite bassist (jazz/fusion). He's from Montreal I think. Naturally he plays his signature F bass (also based in Canada).
For whatever reason he's not as well known in the USA as a lot of others, but I think he's the best.
For whatever reason he's not as well known in the USA as a lot of others, but I think he's the best.
I assumed that everyone has heard of Triumph? Rik Emmett ?
They put the umph in rock trios.
They put the umph in rock trios.
I'm surprised we haven't heard from Richland123, he has always been a strong supporter of CanCon.
Richland, where are you??
Richland, where are you??
The Tea Party not on the list? Like Zepplin and The Doors in a blender. First two albums are top notch.
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I've heard of most of them (LOVE Blue Rodeo, Max Webster/Kim Mitchell & Big Sugar), but I'm only 40 minutes from the Canada/NY border, so the majority of our radio comes across the border.
Going strictly by the OP's list:
That Gino Vanelli song was on the radio constantly back in the day. I don't recall anything else by him.
Triumph I heard just enough of to know I didn't like'em. They were part of a group of Canadian rock bands I couldn't get into at that time, including (yes) Rush and April Wine. And of course, Loverboy a little later on.
My wife has about five Our Lady Peace albums (and she's from Virginia), they got plenty of radio exposure in the '90s.
I know that linked Bruce Cockburn song as well as "If I had a rocket launcher" (not sure of the exact title). And that his name is pronounced CO-burn.
I've heard of the Tragically Hip, but I don't know their music. Kind of figured they were in that pop-with-a-hint-of-alt category with Barenaked Ladies--who are known in the US for "One Week" and the Big Bang Theory theme song.
Can't say I've heard of anyone else on that list. Off the list, that one Crash Test Dummies song was huge in the '90s. DOA was a great punk band back in the day--they don't fit the parameters of your list, but they did an excellent cover of War:
That Gino Vanelli song was on the radio constantly back in the day. I don't recall anything else by him.
Triumph I heard just enough of to know I didn't like'em. They were part of a group of Canadian rock bands I couldn't get into at that time, including (yes) Rush and April Wine. And of course, Loverboy a little later on.
My wife has about five Our Lady Peace albums (and she's from Virginia), they got plenty of radio exposure in the '90s.
I know that linked Bruce Cockburn song as well as "If I had a rocket launcher" (not sure of the exact title). And that his name is pronounced CO-burn.
I've heard of the Tragically Hip, but I don't know their music. Kind of figured they were in that pop-with-a-hint-of-alt category with Barenaked Ladies--who are known in the US for "One Week" and the Big Bang Theory theme song.
Can't say I've heard of anyone else on that list. Off the list, that one Crash Test Dummies song was huge in the '90s. DOA was a great punk band back in the day--they don't fit the parameters of your list, but they did an excellent cover of War:
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That Len song was all over pop radio here. I have also heard these from your list:
Tragically Hip
Our Lady Peace
Big Wreck
Triumph
Bruce Cockburn
Tragically Hip
Our Lady Peace
Big Wreck
Triumph
Bruce Cockburn
Cannot forget the mighty Anvil
the Northern Pikes
kick axe
Queen City Kids (former drummer Merv is a buddy of mine , hell of a singer too)
Head pins
Toronto
April Wine (I have known these guys for many years , used to get together with then when they played my old home city, great guys , can drink like fishes lol)
there are quite a few more as well
I was incorrect on Nazareth (dunno where me head was at , but these boys are def canuck
Trooper
the Northern Pikes
kick axe
Queen City Kids (former drummer Merv is a buddy of mine , hell of a singer too)
Head pins
Toronto
April Wine (I have known these guys for many years , used to get together with then when they played my old home city, great guys , can drink like fishes lol)
there are quite a few more as well
I was incorrect on Nazareth (dunno where me head was at , but these boys are def canuck
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Tragically Hip I've heard of, I think I had seen the name Moxy Furvius before, and I can (le sigh) say that I had heard of the frikking Moffats when they were "big", thanks to my sister who was a huge Hanson fan back in the 90s and obvioulsy wanted to check out the Canadian Hanson. She played MANY MANY TIMES this track:
(my sister is still a Hanson fan. I have stopped hating them and actually like a few songs. Plus their "indie cred" and refusing to unleash Mmmmbop II on us makes me respect them. Hanson be cool, yo)
(my sister is still a Hanson fan. I have stopped hating them and actually like a few songs. Plus their "indie cred" and refusing to unleash Mmmmbop II on us makes me respect them. Hanson be cool, yo)
Great thread Diabolus! I've known about our Canadian Content laws for some time (probably 15 years), and I do believe it's 35% as well.
There's some great music in your original post, but I just wanted to touch on these...
- I was shocked to see Bran Van on this list, I honestly thought they were from LA... I wonder why.
- Stompin' Tom Connors is the best! (RIP) Anyone that's been to an NHL game in Canada has heard this song.
- I know Tragically Hip has a decent US following in the northern states (Michigan, New York, etc). I went to a concert at Niagara Falls a long time ago, and I saw more US flags than Canadian ones.
- Like Bran Van, I didn't know Glass Tiger and Triumph was Canadian at all. I thought Glass Tiger was from Sweden and Triumph was from the UK or something. Good to know.
- Jelleestone is yes Canadian, but this a hell of a song. Canada has a lot better hip hop than Drake (okay, okay, a LOT better than Drake
) and I'd like to take this time to showcase some of it...
- Organized Rhyme, may not be the best example of Canadian Hip Hop, but anyone outside of Canada will certainly recognize the young Tom Green...
Canadian Hip Hop:
Saukrates - Money Or Love
Saukrates - Hate Runs Deep
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Infinite - Take a Look
Citizen Kane - Soldier's Story
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Classified - Unexpected
Classified - Heavy Artillary
Rascalz - Dreaded Fist
Point Blank - Thin Line
Choclair - Let's Ride
Rascalz, Kardinal Offishall, Choclair, Checkmate, and Thrust - Northern Touch (a beat DMX blatantly stole - "Get At Me Dog")
Kardinal Offishall - Husslin'
Maestro Fresh Wes - Let Your Backbone Slide (some US citizens may recognize this old shool track)
K-os - Crabbuckit
.. And there's many, many more.
There's some great music in your original post, but I just wanted to touch on these...
- I was shocked to see Bran Van on this list, I honestly thought they were from LA... I wonder why.
- Stompin' Tom Connors is the best! (RIP) Anyone that's been to an NHL game in Canada has heard this song.
- I know Tragically Hip has a decent US following in the northern states (Michigan, New York, etc). I went to a concert at Niagara Falls a long time ago, and I saw more US flags than Canadian ones.
- Like Bran Van, I didn't know Glass Tiger and Triumph was Canadian at all. I thought Glass Tiger was from Sweden and Triumph was from the UK or something. Good to know.
- Jelleestone is yes Canadian, but this a hell of a song. Canada has a lot better hip hop than Drake (okay, okay, a LOT better than Drake
) and I'd like to take this time to showcase some of it...- Organized Rhyme, may not be the best example of Canadian Hip Hop, but anyone outside of Canada will certainly recognize the young Tom Green...
Canadian Hip Hop:
Saukrates - Money Or Love
Saukrates - Hate Runs Deep
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Infinite - Take a Look
Citizen Kane - Soldier's Story
Invalid Link Removed
Classified - Unexpected
Classified - Heavy Artillary
Rascalz - Dreaded Fist
Point Blank - Thin Line
Choclair - Let's Ride
Rascalz, Kardinal Offishall, Choclair, Checkmate, and Thrust - Northern Touch (a beat DMX blatantly stole - "Get At Me Dog")
Kardinal Offishall - Husslin'
Maestro Fresh Wes - Let Your Backbone Slide (some US citizens may recognize this old shool track)
K-os - Crabbuckit
.. And there's many, many more.
Rush barely mentioned? That's crazy!
In any case, I loved the OP list. Maybe 3-4 bands I wasn't familiar with.
In any case, I loved the OP list. Maybe 3-4 bands I wasn't familiar with.
